Gender Warriors

Gender Warriors is an Evansville (IN) based group that serves as an educational, advocacy, and social group for Trans* / Genderqueer / Gender Non-Conforming people and others who want to further the cause.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

5/20/14 (Tues): "Transgender 101" at PFLAG EvansvilleGender Warriors
members will be presenting an introduction to gender identity, specifically geared toward
friends, family, and allies of transgender people. This
presentation will cover beginning terminology, different aspects of
gender identity and transgender experience, and how to be a good ally. This event is the first of three events, serving
as the foundation for the next two.

5/21/14 (Wed): "Transgender Social & Mental Health" at Unitarian Universalist Church This presentation will focus on issues for social workers and
counselors. Topics include standards of care, counseling tasks, and
mental health concerns. The presentation is geared towards mental health
professionals, but all people are welcome to attend. This presentation will build on information provided in "Transgender 101."

5/22/14 (Thur): "Transgender Medical Transitioning" at ARGThis presentation is geared towards medical professionals, but will be
educational and enlightening for anyone interested in transgender
identities. The presentation will focus on aspects of surgical, hormonal, and medical transition for transgender people. This presentation will build on information provided in "Transgender 101."

All three events are free and open
to the public.Feel free to attend any or all three presentations. We hope to see you there!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Gender Warriors is hosting it's second annual Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 23rd on the steps of the Old Courthouse (1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) at 5pm. Join us for live music, spoken word, and a candlelit vigil to honor those we've lost.

Monday, September 23, 2013

On Sun, Sept 29, Gender Warriors will be giving a presentation which acts as a beginner's guide to trans* identities. It will begin at 10 AM at Unitarian Universalist (2910 East Morgan Ave, Evansville IN) and will be followed by a discussion on how to be a good ally and how identity intersects with the spiritual community.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Gender Warriors is currently testing a new format for our general meetings. We will still be having weekly meetings at the same time, but every other week we will have a movie or game night rather than a group discussion. We hope this will allow members to let off some steam and relax during the casual meeting sessions so we can get into more serious topics during the regular discussion meetings.

Last week we had watched To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, a 1995 gender bender film about three drag queens (with varying degrees of trans* identity) who get sidetracked in small town America on their way to a pageant. This coming week will have our regular discussion meeting.

Upcoming movies include Zerophilia, Boys Don't Cry, and Soldier's Girl. Topics for discussion will include relationships and dating, coming out in the workplace, and plans for the 2nd Annual Evansville Transgender Day of Remembrance. (Pictures from 2012's TDOR)

If you would like to vote on what movies we watch or post ideas for what we discuss in meetings, head over to our facebook page or email us at genderwarriors@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

On Tues, July 16 at 7pm, we're doing a Part II to our presentation at PFLAG
(609 SE 2nd St, Evansville, IN). This meeting will focus on a more
advanced discussion of transgender issues, including healthcare, medical
transitioning, mental health, and more (and all of this in an
historical context).

On Sat, July 20 from 10am - 3pm, TSA is having a Car Wash fundraiser
for their Youth Group, which we are co-sponsoring. It will be held at
the CVS on the corner of Washington Ave & 41. Whether you can help
us wash cars, hold signs, or just come by for a wash, we'd greatly
appreciate the help.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The TSA Pride Picnic is on Sun, June 9 from Noon - 8pm at Burdette Park (Bishea Shelter). We'll have an info table and be hanging out all day. Local
musicians will play from noon - 6, followed by a drag show and
performers til 8pm! Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks
will be provided (donation requests will be $2 for burgers and $1 for
hot dogs and drinks), and the community is asked to bring different side dishes and desserts.

On Sat, June 15, from 10am - 3pm, TSA is having a Car Wash fundraiser
for their Youth Group, which we are co-sponsoring. It will be held at
the CVS on the corner of Washington Ave & 41. Whether you can help
us wash cars, hold signs, or just come by for a wash, we'd greatly
appreciate the help.

Later on Sat, June 15,
some of us are taking a day trip to Louisville for the Pride Festival.
On the Belvedere, the LGBT community celebrates diversity with food,
drinks, entertainment, and showcases from area businesses and
organizations. Check out their page to see the event schedule for the day.

On Sat, June 22, we'll be having a Gathering at Demolition City Roller Derby. It takes place at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum (300 Court Street, Evansville, IN). Doors open at 4:30pm. The Dames bout at 5:30pm and the Dolls bout at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance/$15 CASH at the door.